Jigs, Reels, and Beers 2013

Sunday, May 5, 2013
3:00pm until 7:00pm

Featuring:
Members of Squid
Alycia Putnam
Celtic Sole Dance
The Worry Birds
Greene School of Irish Dance
Dartmouth & District Pipe Band
and more!

Ticket are $20
(12 and under free)

To purchase or reserve tickets email, message us on Facebook, or contact a band member.

Tickets are limited.

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10th Annual Mini Gatherings Entry Form

It’s that time of year again. A great opportunity to get brushed up durung the winter.

The 2013 Halifax Citadel Annual Mini Gathering dates are as follows: February 9, March 2, and April 6.

Download the details and entry form here: Entry form 2013

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St. Andrew’s Day Celebration 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 25, 2012
3 PM – 7 PM
Durty Nelly’s (Argyle & Sackville St., Halifax)

Family Ceilidh Featuring: Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, Colchester Legion Pipes & Drums, RCMP ‘H’ Division Pipes & Drums, prizes, silent auction and more!

Tickets are available from band members, by emailing bookings@dartmouthpipeband.com or calling 902-579-PIPE (7473). Tickets are limited.

$15.00 each (under 10 free)

Check our event page for more details and updates!

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2012 Award Winners and New Executive

Ivan Richardson Trophy Drum Pad
Tristan Harrington

Katherine Fowler Memorial Trophy Achievement Junior Drumming
Ainsley Gordon

R A Stanley Chisholm Award-First Year Chanter
Leigham Lemire

Wayne Moug Bursary– Advanced Chanter/Beginning Pipes
Brett Jordan

George Fowler Memorial Trophy Achievement Junior Piping
Ross Whyte

Clan Sutherland Junior Leadership Award
Kirsty Whyte

Jim Connors Memorial Award Personal Achievement Senior Drumming
Dylan Chisholm
Zach Smith

DDPBA Personal Achievement Senior Mid-section
Angela Ryan

Jim Connors Memorial Award Personal Achievement Senior Piping
Colin Shaver

Clan Sutherland Senior Leadership Award
Brian Morrison

Dress and Deportment Award
Ingrid MacLean

Pipe Major Andrew Payzant Award
Cathie Caldwell

John T. Connors Participation Award
Bhreagh MacDonald

DDPBA Award for Achievement in Junior Piping
Keegan Durnford

DDPBA Award for Achievement in Junior Drumming
Alex Marr

Cote Award for Achievement in Senior Piping
Blaise Theriault

DDPBA Award for Achievement in Senior Drumming
Bree Caldwell

Welcome to the 2012-13 Executive:
President: David Marr
Past President: Jim Theriault
Vice President: (open)
Secretary: Ingrid MacLean
Treasurer : Chris Keeping
Ways & Means Director: Heather Keddy
Publicity Director: Lynn Redmond
Social Director: Cathie Caldwell
School Director: Helen Wright
Band Manager: Shona Whyte
Quartermaster: Lisa Leonard
Director at Large: Gilbert Whyte

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2012 Awards Night and AGM

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 7:30 PM is Dartmouth & District Pipe Band’s Annual Awards Night at St. James church hall. The evening is a chance for the band to congratulate its members on their achievements over the past year. There will be a short concert, awards will be presented and snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.

The Annual General Meeting is being held directly before the awards night festivities at 6:30 PM, also at St. James church hall. All parents and members are welcome to attend.

Note from the school: There will be no official classes on Wednesday, October 24, but we do hope that all students, instructors and families will join us that evening.

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Ceilidh on the Harbour

ATTENTION: Ceilidh on the Harbour has been postponed to September 15, 2012.

If you already have tickets they will be honoured for the September 15th voyage. If you would like a refund please email us or see the band member you purchased your tickets from. Apologizes and thank you for your support of Dartmouth & District Pipe Band.

Saturday, September 15, 2012
Time: 3:30PM to 5:30 PM
Harbour Queen, Murphy’s on the Water

Featuring Dartmouth & District Pipe Band, The Worry Birds and surprise musical guests. Cash bar on board.

Tickets are $30 and are available through band members, by calling 902-579-PIPE (7473) or email.

Tickets are limited! Get yours today!

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Raise a Little Hellp

Dartmouth & District Pipe Band has again agreed to open this year’s Raise a Little Hellp event on June 7th, 2012 – yeah!!

Raise a Little Hellp is an annual Charity Event that features performances by award-winning artists in a highly personal and intimate setting, food, wine and silent auction. To date, Raise a Little Hellp has raised over $248,308.80 in funds for the Halifax chapter of Habitat for Humanity. To buy tickets to this year’s Raise a Little Hellp event, visit: www.raisealittlehellp.com

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First Competition and Mini Gathering Results

The grade 3 and 5 bands and our solo competitors are gearing up to head off to Anitgonish on Saturday for the first full competition of the year – The Antigonish Indoor Highland Games.

Some of our pipers already warmed up to the competition season at this year’s Citadel Mini Gatherings.

Well done to all Dartmouth pipers who took part in the mini gatherings: Suzanne, Jess, Blaise, Keegan, Orson, Breanna and Ross.

February 4
Ross – 1st, Grade 4
Keegan – 2nd, Grade 4
Jess – 2nd, Grade 2

March 3
Keegan -  1st, Grade 4
Orson – 3rd, Grade 4

March 31
Breanna – 1st, Chanter
Orson – 3rd, Grade 4

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Jigs, Reels and Beers 2012

Dartmouth & District Pipe Band Fundraiser Dinner

Featuring: Cassie and Maggie MacDonald, Celtic Sole Dance Group, The Worry Birds, Norma MacDonald and more.

May 6, 2012, 4 PM-8 PM
Durty Nelly’s, corner of Argyle & Sackville St., Halifax

Ticket includes admission, dinner, live music, a beverage, door prizes!
To purchase or reserve tickets email, call 902-452-PIPE (7473) or contact a band member. Tickets are limited.

Dinner includes your choice of soup or salad, a roast beef dinner and a Rickard’s Blonde.

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Just in Time for Christmas

We are taking orders on Dartmouth & District Pipe Band T-shirts and hoodies!

You can place your order at our St. Andrew’s Day Celebration this Sunday or stop by practice at  St. James Church Hall on Wednesday, November 23 or 30. To make other arrangements please email info@dartmouthpipeband.com

All orders must be paid for in advance.

T-shirts (black) are $15
Youth S-XL and Adult XS-3XL (mens and ladies option for style)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hoodies (black, sport grey or dark heather grey) are $40
Youth S-XL and Adult XS-3XL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxes are included.

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